本會於9月27日舉辦了家長專題講座，主題為「『科學育兒』之認識人類早期發展」，邀得資深蒙特梭利導師劉詠思女士主講。講座反應熱烈，吸引了超過100名家長和業界同工參與。   幼兒早期發展是建構孩子性格的重要階段，因此父母的教育觀念與行為，對孩子的心理和整體發展有着深遠的影響。劉女士透過輕鬆互動的傾談形式，協助家長掌握科學育兒的核心理念。講座內容如下： 了解大腦學習機制 培養學習能力的基礎：何謂科學育兒、幫助孩子建立秩序感、獨立、協調與專注力 情緒發展與自我管理：家長如何處理孩子鬧情緒？   感謝劉女士的分享，讓家長掌握到如何用有效的方式教育孩子，從而減輕育兒的壓力。

Although babies don’t have teeth yet, their oral health should not be neglected. A joint-day-crèches parent talk themed around oral health was held on 25th October. We were honored to have Dr. Frankie So Hon-ching, a registered dentist, as our guest speaker.   The talk was conducted in a hybrid format, supporting both online and in-person participation. Over 100 parents and child care workers attended the session.   Dr. So shared several practical tips on baby oral health, covering key areas such as: Common causes of tooth decay in infants The important relationship between baby teeth and permanent teeth Effective oral and dental care methods for babies   We sincerely thank Dr. So for his insightful sharing, which equipped parents and child care workers with valuable knowledge to better protect the oral health of young children.

Busy working parents often forget, or are too tired to, spend time staying and playing with children every day. Ms. Mary Wong, Deputy Director (Child Care & Education) of HKSPC (centre), was invited by the Child Parent Relationship Therapy Association of Hong Kong to speak at a parent-child play effectiveness sharing session on 16th October. She shared her insights with education and social services partners on the value of parent-child play. Mary highlighted that parent-child play is a process of two-way interaction between parents and children, helping parents shift from the role of “instructor” to that of a perceptive “discoverer” and a warm “companion.” Through approaches such as experiential learning and play, parent-child play can be easily applied to various everyday situations, allowing parents and children to grow side by side and fostering stronger parent-child relationships.

成長過程中，幼兒日常生活的每個場景都是寶貴的學習機會。無論是跟父母到公園遊玩、上街市買菜，或是動手協助簡單的家務，這些看似平凡的體驗，都能幫助孩子鍛鍊感知肌能，以及建立自信心和效能感。 今期我們邀請到多個界別的資深人士撰文，希望與家長一同發掘生活日程的教育價值。我們可以將每一次重覆的常規變成孩子學習的契機，讓孩子從親身參與中學會觀察、操作與解決問題，在真實的經驗中成長。在此過程中，我們同時期望家長陪伴著孩子體驗，培養更緊密的親子關係。教育不只在課堂，也在生活中每一次嘗試裡。成長，從生活日常開始。   按此閱讀《童心．家Fun》Vol.7 實踐日常生活教育 瀏覽《童心．家Fun》其他期數     關於《童心．家Fun》 於2023年5月份創刊，以向家長及公眾分享本會累積多年的專業育兒知識為宗旨。雜誌每期主要收錄數篇幼兒照顧、幼兒教育、家庭服務等界別之專業人士的撰文，對於公眾的育兒知識有所增益。每期雜誌於各地點免費向公眾派發，派發地點包括本會屬下單位、私人診所、健康中心、各大母嬰健康院等。雜誌亦可從各大院校圖書館或公共圖書館借閱。

感謝「Sunday Kiss 親子童萌」網上親子平台和趙榮德先生（趙Sir）的整理，本會以下幼兒學校成功取得教育局的更高評級： 香港保護兒童會馬頭涌幼兒學校 香港保護兒童會百佳員工慈善基金幼兒學校 香港保護兒童會賽馬會學心幼兒學校 本會幼兒學校一直致力協助有育兒需要的家庭，為兒童締造優質的成長環境，以促進兒童的早期發展及成就快樂童年。   （香港保護兒童會馬頭涌幼兒學校） 按此前往學校網頁   （香港保護兒童會百佳員工慈善基金幼兒學校） 按此前往學校網頁   （香港保護兒童會賽馬會學心幼兒學校） 按此前往學校網頁   資料來源：https://mamidaily.com/article/231536/a優質幼稚園

Ms. Flora Fok, Senior Art Educator of HKSPC, was honored to be invited as a speaker at the PECERA Annual Conference 2025, held in Shanghai from 10 to 12 July. The Conference attracted over a hundred professionals and participants from various regions and countries, all gathered to exchange inspiring ideas on early childhood education and child care.   In the Conference, Flora presented two theses, titled "Artful learning : Enhancing Early Childhood Aesthetic Education in Hong Kong through Collaboration with Atelierista" and "Bridging Aesthetic Philosophy and Pedagogy: The Role of Aesthetic Education in Shaping Curriculum Design".   HKSPC is deeply honored to have the opportunity for this valuable exchange, and we sincerely thank Flora for her dedicated efforts and contributions in her professional field. We are happy to share our insights and decades of hands-on experience in child education with a global network of experts.

The HKSPC Child Safeguarding Academy hosted the “Safeguarding Children’s Holistic Development” Inter-professional Collaboration Seminar on July 2, which attracted over 130 social workers, teachers, other childcare professionals, and parents to participate.   The speakers include Dr. Ruby Lo (Chief Executive Officer of Social Policy Research Limited), Dr. Czarina Leung (Founder of Be Priceless), Mr. Angus Au (registered occupational therapist), Ms. Joyce Chan (registered dietitian in Australia), and Mr. Oscar Chan (educational psychologist of HKSPC). They shared insights on how to understand and support children's physical and psychological health as well as behaviors. They also provide tips to strengthen parent-child relationships to foster better lives and happy childhoods for children.   In addition to sharing their professional experiences, the speakers interacted with the audience by answering their questions and facilitating discussions on related topics. We are delighted to have built this platform, which enables practitioners in the field of child welfare to connect. This facilitated the exchange of social resources and opportunities for future collaboration. HKSPC will continue to strive for the child safeguarding culture to create a better future for our children.

The Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children(HKSPC) has recently noticed suspected fraudulent activities of group chats on instant messaging platforms, falsely claiming to be co-organising charitable events with HKSPC. The suspects have encouraged donations from the public through online payment methods under this pretense.   This is a serious matter and HKSPC would like to hereby clarify the following:   1) HKSPC has never authorised any individual or group to invite the public to join chat groups on messaging applications or social media platforms using its name. HKSPC is NOT currently organising or conducting any fundraising activities through these.   2) HKSPC only accepts donation through the online channels listed on its official website (www.hkspc.org) and the “Charity Donation” section in the AlipayHK mobile application. It has NOT established and does NOT operate any other online fundraising channels or platforms.   HKSPC takes this matter extremely seriously and has reported the case to the Hong Kong Police Force.   HKSPC is firmly committed to protecting the personal data of our service users and the general public. It warns the public against disclosing any personal information, such as online payment details, to unverified individuals or groups. It also advises against making any donations or monetary transactions through unofficial channels.   If you suspect you have been a victim of fraud, please report the incident to your nearest police station immediately so that appropriate action can be taken.   Should you have any enquiries, please contact HKSPC at 2396 0264 or email to ccd@hkspc.org.   Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children 30th June, 2025  

On June 25, 2025, our 16 nursery schools came together at Sha Tin Town Hall to celebrate the Joint Graduation Ceremony, themed "Building a Happy Childhood with Love." This meaningful occasion marked a milestone for 400 bright graduates as they prepare for the next chapter of their journeys.   We were honoured to have Mr Edward To Wing Hang, JP, Director of the Social Welfare Department, Hong Kong SAR Government, as our officiating guest, alongside Mr Vincent Lee, Chairman of HKSPC Executive Committee, Ms Subrina Chow, Director of HKSPC, as well as members of the Service Development Sub-committee and HKSPC Child Safeguarding Academy Advisory Panel, presenting graduation certificates to our graduates.   During the ceremony, graduates expressed their gratitude to their alma mater and parents through speeches and singing the graduation songs. Graduates' representatives presented handmade souvenirs to our officiating guests as a token of gratitude on behalf of all the graduates.   The highlight of the celebration was a spectacular finale performance, themed "Happiness Express." Through drama, music, dance, and a wide array of talent showcases, graduates illustrated the deep connection between play and happiness. They brimmed with confidence, showing their creativity, vitality, and team spirit, displaying the five core values: "Creativity", "Curiosity", "Collaboration", "Confidence", and "Companionship". Their creative performance also allowed parents to witness their children's remarkable growth and achievements over the past four years.   As this chapter of their nursery school life comes to a close, HKSPC extends our heartfelt congratulations to each graduate. We look forward to creating even more joyful, curiosity-filled learning experiences for children, as we remain committed to cultivating environments where every child can explore, grow, and create lasting memories.